Vaicon Stopper
Pneumatic slag retention system for LD (BOF) converters
- Sealing of tap hole at the end of converter tapping
- Actuated by SlagMon slag detection camera
- Pneumatic sealing—no contact, no consumables
- Reduces slag carry-over to values as low as 3kg/t
- Improves steel cleanliness and reduces consumption figures (e.g. Al at tapping)